ABIS Happenings

Mr. Shannon’s 5th Grade Civics Class learned about the benefits of living in a democracy by being asked to vote for three fictional candidates who had ideas for revamping their educational setting. Each class was presented with candidates who had opinions on homework, recess, length of school day, voting age and lunch choices. They were then required to review each candidate, rate their lines and dislikes of each one and then debate the issues prior to filling out a voter registration card and casting their ballot in our classroom voting booth. The results of the election will be revealed at the end of the activity cycle.

As a way to promote cultural immersion, the ESL students did a research project on different states of the country. In our project, we learned about the Geography, Sociocultural and Economics of the state that the students chose. The students finalized their project by presenting their research to the class and by making the flag of the state they researched. As a side note, Mrs. Mederos was very kind to provide us with some books from the media center that helped the students to do their research project.

This teacher creates a calm and supportive environment for her students. She is kind, helpful, and always respectful when addressing any issues in the classroom. Her welcoming nature makes her easy to approach, and when a student faces a problem, she does everything she can to help them work through it. She spreads positive energy and has a truly sweet and caring soul. She ensures her students have the supplies they need and sets them up for success, providing study guides and extra help when needed. She makes learning enjoyable, bringing laughter and fun to the classroom. That’s why Ms. Cornet, a caring 6th-grade teacher at ABIS, truly deserves to be staff member of the month!

12-14 December - 13 JR

16 - 20 December - Spirit Week

20 December - Early Dismissal (12:55 PM)

23 December - 1 January - Winter Recess No School

We’re excited to share that the Manville Drama Club has a fresh new logo, and to celebrate, we’re launching a crewneck fundraiser to support the Drama departments at both ABIS and MHS!

Crewneck Details:

• Price: $20
  
• Preorder Now: Reserve your size ahead of time using the Google Form here, or purchase in the lobby during our show dates of December 12th, 13th, and 14th (limited quantity available).

Your support directly benefits our expanding drama program. Thank you for considering a crewneck purchase, and for all you do to support the arts!

The Somerset County Department of Health is providing vaccines at no cost to eligible children through the New Jersey Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. Somerset County children 18 years and younger who meet at least one of the following requirements are eligible: uninsured, American Indian or Alaska Native, Enrolled in NJ Family Care Plan A. Click here for more information.

Zufall Health Center in Somerville, NJ offers a variety of health initiatives for our community. Please click here or here for more information. If you are interested, contact Zufall Health Center.

Our wonderful cheer squad will be cheering for the girls' and boys' basketball home games, as well as the home wrestling matches. Be sure to check out a game this season and show your ABIS school spirit!

Here is the ABIS December Issue from the Manville Public Library. It includes a variety of upcoming events and some other interesting shares.

This holiday season the Manville Municipal Alliance will be hosting a giving tree at the library. Community members can sponsor a family in need to help provide gifts this holiday season. For more information please email: manvillemac@gmail.com

The Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park located in Basking Ridge offers year-round programs for everyone! After-school drop off programs for kids ages 5-13 (day varies based on age group), programs geared for families to get out and explore together, and even programs for adults. No matter your interest, we have a program that can help you explore!
https://www.somersetcountyparks.org/environmental-education-center

The Manville Food Pantry will be open the second Saturday of each month at the Faith in Action Church at 228 S. Main Street. Please make sure to bring your ID and a bag.

Feeding Hands is also offering assistance the fourth Saturday of each month at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 34 South Third Avenue. See the flyer for dates and more details.

Empower Somerset is holding two, in-person Teen Speak workshops for Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers this month. Teen Speak is an evidence-based, skill-building workshop that helps parents improve communication with their teens and aims to reduce common teen risk behaviors such as mental health concerns, sex, and substance use. Click here and here to view flyers.